Imagine a world where cars are 100% electric and recharge themselves while we sleep. Where the batteries in our vehicles can deliver enough energy to power our homes and offices — with enough left over to give some back to the local energy grid too. Where autonomous, zero-emission driving makes us safer and protects the quality of our air. Where the last mile of any delivery is the cleanest. And where connected vehicles and cities make traffic congestion a thing of the past despite a growing, urbanizing population.
While it may sound far-fetched, it's actually a perfectly realistic vision of the not-too-distant future. Or, rather, it could be. Because there's another scenario too. One where city center roads become overcrowded and face almost permanent gridlock. Where pollution reaches dangerous levels. Where biodiversity and nature are overtaken by concrete and industry. And where fossil fuels run out, with no Plan B. You only need look at the growing number of air quality warnings in countries like the U.S., China and even here in Europe, or simply drive through your own hometown during rush hour to see that it's already starting.
I know which future I'd choose. But clearly it won't just happen by chance. Building that future requires us to take collective action right now.
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